Lord Amerotke, Pharaoh’s Chief Judge, is already in the middle of a murder case when it seems that there is another grave murder to investigate. One of Egypt’s great heroes has been brutally killed and Pharaoh Hatusu herself has decided to intervene. She believes that General Balet’s murder is only the beginning and she calls on Judge Amerotke for help. There is more to link the deaths than originally meets the eye – but can Amerotke track down the killer before he strikes again?

One Response to “The Slayers of Seth (Ancient Egyptian Mysteries 4)”

1. J. Chippindale says:

   November 15, 2006 at 12:00 am

   Paul Doherty is the consummate professional when it comes to writing historical mystery novels. I for one do not know how he can be so prolific with his offering of books and yet make sure that each of them is well researched. Whether they be 13th, 14th, or fifteenth century they are always true to the period. He has also written books about Alexander the Great and is now turning his hand to novels of Ancient Egypt at the time of the most influential period in its long history.

   The chief judge of the might Pharaoh, Lord Amerotke is already in the midst of a murder case. Ipumer, a young scribe is found dead from poisoning and the prosecution is pursuing a conviction against his lover, the lady Neshratta, who they claim had tired of their dalliance. If she is found to be guilty she will suffer the fate of being buried alive in the sands of the desert.

   However before the trial can be concluded the powerful Pharaoh-Queen summons the judge to the Temple of Seth, where the remains of another high profile murder, that of general Balet are brought before him. One of Egypt’s great heroes has been killed and Pharaoh Hatusu herself has decided it is time for her to intervene. She believes that the murder of one of Egypt’s finest generals is the beginning of something much more sinister and calls on Amerotke for help . . .

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